Captain
Ed Traylor

Member since April 2023 Marathon, United States
Background
Captain Ed Traylor (our founder) is 4th generation Floridian who has fished the coastal and inland waters since childhood. He has also fished (and continues to fish) with some of the most renowned Captains in Marathon Key gathering decades of offshore fishing knowledge and techniques from award-winning captains. Whether you are here for the first time or visit Marathon regularly, Wet Tails Charters will provide a fishing experience that you will never forget.
Techniques
On the troll chasing birds is my most desired way of fishing. The thrill of finding the Mahi or Tuna and the rod slamming action that proceeds it is what I live for.

Hey, I'm Captain Ed Traylor

Marathon, United States
Background
Captain Ed Traylor (our founder) is 4th generation Floridian who has fished the coastal and inland waters since childhood. He has also fished (and continues to fish) with some of the most renowned Captains in Marathon Key gathering decades of offshore fishing knowledge and techniques from award-winning captains. Whether you are here for the first time or visit Marathon regularly, Wet Tails Charters will provide a fishing experience that you will never forget.
Techniques
On the troll chasing birds is my most desired way of fishing. The thrill of finding the Mahi or Tuna and the rod slamming action that proceeds it is what I live for.
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(164 reviews)
Angler's choice
Marathon
 5 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $895

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 164 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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a great trip!!
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Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Jason Z.
Excellent
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Awesome Time on Water

VERIFIED   4 Hour Nearshore Reef/Wreck (AM) on May 6, 2026
We had an absolute blast on our charter today with Wet Tails Charters out of Marathon in the Florida Keys! From booking to...
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Michael D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Mahi mania, a wahoo win, and one that got away ๐ŸŽฃ๐Ÿ”ฅ

VERIFIED   6 Hr Nearshore Reef/Wreck on April 24, 2026
What a day. The seas were choppy and a few of us were feeling it, but this crew kept things fun, light, and dialed in the entire...
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Eric F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Charter Fishing Marathon FL

VERIFIED   4 Hour Nearshore Reef/Wreck (AM) on April 6, 2026
We had an absolutely fantastic experience with this fishing charter in Marathon, FLโ€”especially as a family with kids. From...
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Tomas B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Our fishing trip with Wet Tails Charters

VERIFIED   6 Hr Nearshore Reef/Wreck on January 30, 2026
Our fishing trip with Wet Tails Charters was absolutely fantastic. Even though the weather was rough and it was raining heavily,...
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Yvonne P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Best Captain & First Mate

VERIFIED   4 Hour Nearshore Reef/Wreck (AM) on December 24, 2025
We had 6 in our family outing, from 10 - 72 yrs old.ย  Each of us rated the trip 5+.ย  From the moment we met at the dock,...
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